Royal Victoria Marathon 2025

The Royal Victoria Marathon is held annually in Victoria, British Columbia, featuring multiple race distances including marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K, and a kids run. The scenic and flat courses offer oceanfront views through historic neighborhoods, making it ideal for personal bests and a welcoming community atmosphere.

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This World Athletics sanctioned and Boston Marathon qualifying event features a lively Race Expo and a Green Bib option for runners who choose to support charity by foregoing race apparel. With over 12,000 participants, it's a premier fall running event on Vancouver Island.

• Marathon course starts and finishes downtown Victoria
• Routes weave through Victoria and Oak Bay with oceanfront views
• Known for flat, fast routes ideal for personal bests
• Stroller use not allowed in main races
• Event includes Race Expo and Green Bib charitable option

• Boston Marathon qualifier and World Athletics sanctioned event
• Scenic, flat, and fast courses with oceanfront and historic neighborhood views
• Race Expo at Crystal Gardens
• Green Bib charity option available to forgo race apparel
• Multiple race distances: marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K, and kids run
• Over 12,000 participants across all events